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Sponsorship Services

HawaiiHawaii, USADue Friday, June 30, 2028
Client
Hawaii
RFP Number
MRB-55388
Posted
6/25/2026
Category
Marketing and Branding
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Description

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The agency is seeking a vendor to provide sponsorship services to create public awareness and support for key initiatives and industry sector priorities within the high tech, innovation, and manufacturing industries. This initiative aims to express state support on events of relevance while promoting and marketing the agency's various programs, initiatives, and mission. The agency also intends to leverage funds into a broader reach and partner with private sector entities to secure in-kind matches when sponsorship money is disbursed from federally funded projects. Bidders must perform all work onsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency accepts digital proposal submissions via email or online, and bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 08, 2026. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project, which will carry a contract period of one year.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from MRB 55388 2026 06 25 08 32 39 71963 uQz55 xM4yB.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation is accepting online applications for the sponsorship of events and programs aligned with its mission to grow Hawaii's high-tech, innovation, and manufacturing sectors. Applicants seeking event sponsorships may submit proposals for single events or related event series. Applications are open continuously through June 30, 2028.

Issued by
Hawaii Technology Development Corp.
Legal Ad Date
June 24, 2026
Initial Deadline to Submit Written Questions
July 8, 2026
State’s Response to Written Questions & Posted Addenda
July 10, 2026
Beginning Date for Submission of Applications
August 1, 2026
Expiration of RFP
June 30, 2028
How to submit
Electronic via online submission
Submission details
Submitted online at https://www.htdc.org/sponsorships. Submit one application per event or series of related events, ideally 2 to 3 months prior to planned event start date. Supplemental attachments should be limited to 5 pages.
Contract term
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028
Place of performance
State of Hawaiʻi
Funding
Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103D-303 / Exemption PE 26-084SD

How proposals are evaluated

Alignment with HTDC’s priorities/mission/initiatives30 points
Impact/Quality of event30 points
Promotion/Partnership opportunity for HTDC25 points
Auto Points Extra (New event, first time HTDC sponsor, neighbor island event)15 points
Alignment with HTDC’s organization15 points

Scope of work

  • Sponsorship of events, conferences, seminars, workshops, initiatives, programs, and entities promoting technology, innovation, and manufacturing
  • Branding and marketing opportunities for HTDC, its programs, and initiatives
  • Networking opportunities for high-growth businesses to showcase technology, products, and services
  • Investor pitch competitions and events
  • Entrepreneur and technology showcases, scouting, and workshops
  • Entrepreneur and venture capital seminars, conferences, and summits
  • Relevant workforce development efforts
  • Post-event reporting detailing participation, commercialization metrics, media analytics, and ecosystem impact

Minimum qualifications

  • Compliant with all laws governing entities doing business in the State pursuant to HRS §103D-310(c)
  • Registered and verified compliant via Hawaiʻi Compliance Express (HCE)
  • Demonstrated previous experience facilitating events or a well-defined plan for the event
  • Event primary beneficiary must be the Hawaiʻi public/community
  • Event must be relevant to high tech or specific to tech, innovation, and manufacturing needs

Documents to include with the bid

  • Sponsorship Application Form, AF-1 (Online)
  • Supplemental information describing event and sponsorship amount (max 5 pages)
  • Certificate of Vendor Compliance from Hawaiʻi Compliance Express (HCE)
  • Post Event Impact Form (upon event completion)

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